Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 179 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
NYSF Handmade Holiday Bazaar
New York Solar Faire's annual handmade holiday market moves to an evening slot this year at The Fit Factory in Bohemia. Free to browse, and you'll find locally made gifts after dark for a change. The Fit Factory is on Johnson Avenue off Smithtown Avenue—plenty of parking in the industrial area.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
2 Part Intermediate Crochet A Bag Class with Amanda of Creative Retreat Co
This two-part crochet class with Amanda Farabaugh teaches you to make an actual bag, not just practice stitches. It's geared toward intermediate crocheters who already know the basics. Nest on Main in Northport hosts—Main Street parking fills up fast on weeknights, so arrive early.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Marathon + Half — Boardwalk Sunday
Long Beach's annual fall marathon + half-marathon along the 2.2-mile boardwalk + neighborhood streets. The boardwalk loop is genuinely one of the prettiest urban race courses in metro NYC. Spectator-friendly — most of the course is visible from the boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Make miniature mixed-media art cards using paint, collage, and whatever else you want to throw at them. Artist Trading Cards are small-format pieces you can swap with other artists or keep for yourself. Studio Kash is on the second floor at 19 Scudder, just off Northport's main drag.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Freshwater Bioblitz: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free Event
Help catalog freshwater fish species swimming through the Connetquot River during this citizen science morning. You'll work alongside environmental educators to identify what's living in one of Long Island's cleanest waterways. Connetquot is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, and the program is free for adults.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Design your own Tote Bag: Pop Up with Gsell Designs
Gsell Designs brings handmade totes and fabrics so you can design your own custom bag during Nest on Main's 9th anniversary celebration. Free event, and you're in the middle of Northport's Main Street shopping district. Hit up the vintage bookstore or grab coffee while you're there.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Rock Snake! - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Families paint rocks and add them to a collaborative snake sculpture that grows throughout the season. This free program is designed to be accessible for all physical and developmental abilities, with activities adapted as needed. Meets at the Nature Center in Lot 1.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Vintage Handbags & Jewelry Pop-Up Sale at Nest on Main
Vintage handbags and jewelry for sale, with proceeds going to AWARE Drug & Alcohol Community Coalition. Free to browse and shop. Nest on Main is in downtown Northport with plenty of street parking and cafes nearby if you want to make an afternoon of it.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Mammal Survey: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free Event
Help check trail cameras and scout for wildlife tracks on a guided hike through Connetquot's 3,473 acres. You'll contribute actual data to ongoing mammal population studies while learning what creatures are roaming the preserve. Free program, but there's a $4 entry fee per adult at the gate.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Turkey Time: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
This drop-in program introduces preschoolers to seasonal nature themes through crafts, stories, and short outdoor exploration. Designed specifically for the 3-5 age group with shorter attention spans in mind. $4 per child at arrival, held at the Reichert Administration Building.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Jim Henson Workshop -Family Program Age10+, $4 per person
This workshop pairs hands-on puppet-making with a screening of classic Jim Henson work, teaching basic puppetry techniques while watching how the master did it. Ages 10 and up—older kids and adults who grew up on Henson will both get something out of it. $4 per person at the Reichert Building.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Twilight Stroll: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
An adults-only walk through Nissequogue River State Park timed for that in-between light when the woods start to shift. The pace is leisurely, focused on observing how wildlife and landscape change as day fades. $4 at arrival, starts at 2:30pm.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park